Will Lebron James and Paul George meet in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? That would be the classic match up that the event needs to make it relevant again.
It would be similar to a Pacquiao-Mayweather match in boxing. Paul George is already an elite player. He will start in this year’s All-Star Game after being a reserve last year. Lebron James, on the other hand, has always been in the spotlight. Paul George joined the Slam Dunk Contest two years ago to make a name for himself. Now, he has the invitation and even the demands from the fans.
Paul George made a vicious 360 degree windmill dunk during their game against the LA Clippers (Lob City itself, one of the best dunking teams in the NBA). It looked like a dare for Lebron James!
From Pacers.com:
“When asked whether he had declined the offers(to participate in the other all star events), George said, “No, I haven’t declined. I’m keeping my options open.” In particular with the dunk contest, George, who fans would love to see after he showed off a 360-degree slam in Saturday’s win, would like to see it taken more seriously. “It would all depend on who’s in it,” he stated. “I want to be in it when the competition is good.”
Teammate Lance Stephenson, another possible All-Star from the Pacers: “I ain’t got no dunks like that,” he said. “Paul, that’s the guy that needs to be in the dunk contest.”
Lebron James, on the other hand, did not need to join any contest to be recognized. He has a standing invitation to join the dunk contest at any year, but just like Paul George, he wants to play against worthy competition—and a million dollar cash prize.
That’s challenging but not impossible. Remember that this exists:

@MagicJohnson just announced that he would put up $1,000,000 for @KingJames to enter the dunk contest. #staytuned

— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) March 2, 2013